2002 UK 955i -> NZ

[TuxFreak]

Hi, anyone know if a 2002 UK spec. Speed Triple is legal (or can be made legal) in NZ?
Any help much appreciated.

[avgas]

dont see why not - since its the same bike. They dont assemble here - NZ new means imported from UK

[bistard]

Yes,it should be easy to do
Has the bike been modified in anyway??
Make sure you bring information out here proving ownership
Its a matter of going through an inspection,to prove that the bike is up to NZ standards & you prove ownership

[TuxFreak]

Thanks for the replys, I really needed to be sure before spending all my money on shipping it out.

[James Deuce]

Go to www.customs.govt.nz and check out the regulations in regard to personal vehicle importation.

You'll need to prove ownership and then keep it for 2 years once you get here.

You'll need to certify and register the vehicle once it is in the country too, and that process costs about $400 + the cost of a registration plate.

It isn't a drama, just a process.

If you on sell the bike you will be charged duty and GST, however NZ Customs are pretty flexible so if you want to trade the bike or sell it privately, make sure you ask them if it is OK first.

There is a myth out there that Customs won't know if you sell the bike. It is a myth, and a very nice man in the Customs legal division will contact you if your vehicle's VIN pops up in a change of ownership transaction, and let you know how much you're about to be billed.

The penalties for selling the bike early are laid out in the regs, and for dealers who import privately and then sell immediately the penalties can be quite nasty.

[JimO]

one of my neighbours brings bikes and the odd car in from america most are light damage writeoffs but there a plenty of non write off as well these are sold to punters here how does he get on with customs??? mostly harleys and buells he has a fatboy custom at the moment he wants $45000 for:sick:

[James Deuce]

He's obviously scamming. Got an address?

Of course the regs only apply if you follow the correct process.

[JimO]

he has containers comming in regularly so he has to be dealing with customs, they must know that he is onselling them

[Grahameeboy]

Thanks for the replys, I really needed to be sure before spending all my money on shipping it out.

Just ship it out...we will look after it for you:bye:

[Mully]

he has containers comming in regularly so he has to be dealing with customs, they must know that he is onselling them

He's allowed to if he is paying GST.

The process to get vehicles in free is for personal vehicles only. You sign a Memorandum of Undertaking with NZ Customs agreeing not to dispose of the vehicle for 2 years, or you will get pinged the GST (normally no Duty on vehicles unless it's campervans). For this reason, NZC will sometimes want a valuation on the vehicle prior to signing the MOU so they know how much GST would be payable.

A dealer will give you a wholesale value if you ring them and ask them Or you can use the insured value (make sure you insure it for the transport. DO NOT rely on the shipping company's liability insurance as this is very limited in the case of damage or loss. Most of them can offer comprehensive maritime insurance at additional cost.)

Hope this helps,

Cheers,
Mully.

[TuxFreak]

Thanks for the links Jim2


Just ship it out...we will look after it for you:bye:

lol I'm sure you would!

Here's the shine I got on it today:
<img src="http://shangrila.no-ip.org/other/mybike2.jpg"/>

[James Deuce]

So is the TVR coming too?

[TuxFreak]

So is the TVR coming too?


Sadly no... It's my mate's TVR Cerb, it's fucking beautiful, most powerful one in the UK... Red Rose v8 4.5 litre 438bhp, I'll post some pics... I am not a car fan, but some cars are worth it!

He parks it in my garage :Punk:

[James Deuce]

Looking forward to the pics! Love TVRs myself, but that sort of admission can get you into trouble on here.

[TuxFreak]

<a href="http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?memberId=26454&tab=0&h=0&f=6&t=366031">This</a> is his profile on PistonHeads, we're going out on a photoshoot before I come over, will post some more then, in the meantime, take a look at his pics and vids. They are old and he has since fitted new exhausts and intake stuff + some lovely new black wheels.

[avgas]

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmMMMMMMMMMMMMMM TVR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have the Sagaris all over my computer right now. Its like 4 wheel porn.

[TuxFreak]

I'm moving to Wellington at the end of April, where you ppl from?

[James Deuce]

20mins North of Wellington. :D

[TuxFreak]

cool! is it as windy as they say?
I'm looking to rent somewhere, any suggestions as to the best place for a wingeing pom? :P

[James Deuce]

It is occasionally very windy. But nothing that can't be handled.

Rent depends on how much you want to spend and what facilities you require.

[JimO]

cool! is it as windy as they say?
I'm looking to rent somewhere, any suggestions as to the best place for a wingeing pom? :P


you can tell when a plane load of poms arrives the plane stops but the whineing keeps going:yes:

[TuxFreak]

you can tell when a plane load of poms arrives the plane stops but the whineing keeps going:yes:
:moon: :bleh:

[23226]

I had to change the headlight shells out for LH pointing ones when I bought in my rocket III from the US and was getting it through the VINning process.

Note : The genuine triumph shells were three times the price of an identical hella part.

Note they also take out your brake pads and they will reject you if the pads aren't certified for NZ..

[vifferman]

Note they also take out your brake pads and they will reject you if the pads aren't certified for NZ..
Now that's just stupid.

[23226]

Now that's just stupid.

yeah I thought the tester was rather stupid too after he gouged a big scratch in my front rim as he couldn't be arsed actually unbolting the front caliper and didn't have the muscle to hold onto the split pin with his pliers.

Funnily enough it was just after I told not to do it that way.

Quality ..


Welcome to the nana state !!

[TuxFreak]

hmm it seems that UK spec is higher than NZ so my bike is pretty much okay, I'll be shipping it next Thursday (26th April) and I'll be with you in early May... what about exhausts? If I fit a loud one is it instant prison in NZ?

[James Deuce]

Bring the stock exhaust with you just in case.

Always get your Warrant of Fitness (yearly WoF for bikes under 5 years old, 6 monthly for 6 years and older) done at a bike shop.

Nudge, nudge, wink, wink.

[wilber]

100db for bikes 94 or 96db's for cages.

[TuxFreak]

Bring the stock exhaust with you just in case.

Always get your Warrant of Fitness (yearly WoF for bikes under 5 years old, 6 monthly for 6 years and older) done at a bike shop.

Nudge, nudge, wink, wink.


lol!! thanks :woohoo:

[TuxFreak]

Well, I'm here and legal. I'm in Auckland until the end of October, then I'll be moving to Wellington with my job.
Thanks for the advice guys!